virtuoso
Translation
virtuoso, master, expert
Examples
He is a piano virtuoso.
He is a piano virtuoso.
She is a virtuoso on the cello.
She is a virtuoso on the cello.
Grammar Patterns
a virtuoso ((on/of sth.)) a person highly skilled in an artistic pursuit He is a virtuoso on the guitar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: master, expert, maestro
Etymology
From Italian 'virtuoso' (virtuous, skilled), related to Latin 'virtus' (virtue, excellence).
Memory Tips
Think of someone with so much 'virtue' or skill in an art that they are a master.